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A man facing charges in the death of Labor figure Tim Picton has confessed to assaulting another individual.
The incident in question took place in the early hours of December 25 in the Perth suburb of Kalamunda. The accused, Dewar, allegedly struck a man outside a pub, leaving him on the ground.
Appearing in Armadale Magistrates Court today, Dewar, currently out on bail, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of assault occasioning bodily harm related to this altercation.
During the hearing, it was revealed that Dewar had filmed the unconscious man with his phone, taunting him with comments like “don’t hit on my sister” and “bro, keep snoring.”
Afterwards, Dewar used the inebriated man’s phone to order him an Uber, with assistance from the victim’s friends.
The man suffered minor injuries and later told police he didn’t remember the incident, which was recorded on CCTV.
Dewar is scheduled to reappear in Armadale Court for sentencing on May 6.
He is scheduled to appear in Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court on April 29 on the manslaughter charge relating to Picton’s death.
Picton, who has been lauded as a brilliant political tactician, died in hospital several weeks after hitting his head on the pavement during the incident with Dewar.
His death triggered an outpouring of grief from his family, friends and colleagues, as tributes flowed from the prime minister, several premiers and business leaders.
A Perth court has previously heard Picton was ejected from the Paramount Nightclub due to intoxication.
He had repeatedly grabbed Dewar’s 18-year-old cousin around the waist and made unwanted advances towards her, defence lawyer Simon Watters has previously told the court.
The young woman, Dewar and others in their group repeatedly told Picton to stop and go away, but the unwanted attention continued, the court heard.
Dewar allegedly struck Picton’s face outside a fast-food restaurant and he fell to the ground, hitting his head.
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